INEC Proposes N873bn Budget For 2027 Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has projected a total of N873,778,401,602.08 for the conduct of the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Joash Amupitan, disclosed this on Thursday…
Army arrests man ‘posing as retired major general’, says no ex-officer named Tijjani Rauf
The Nigerian Army says it has arrested a man identified as Alhaji Tijjani Abdul Rauf for allegedly impersonating a retired major general. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Appolonia…
Five killed as suspected Lakurawa bandits attack Sokoto
Suspected Lakurawa bandits on Wednesday attacked the Maganho community in Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State, killing five persons. An official of the local government confirmed the incident,…
When a Complainant Becomes the Accused: How Vengeful Policing Fuels Prison Congestion
By Okechukwu Nwanguma In January 2026, the CLEEN Foundation convened a national webinar titled “Behind the Bars: Interrogating Nigeria’s Rising Inmate Population.” The discussion brought together criminal justice experts,…
Security agents attempted to arrest El-Rufai at Abuja airport — Aide
Security agents on Thursday allegedly attempted to arrest former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, upon his arrival at the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja, from Cairo, Egypt. The claim…
Judge steps down from Malami’s ₦213bn forfeiture case
Justice Obiora Egwatu, on Thursday, stepped aside from presiding over the Federal High Court’s asset forfeiture suit involving a former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, SAN, and two…
Socialite Henry Ikeji denies $2.5m romance scam allegations
A Nigerian socialite under investigation over allegations of involvement in an online romance and investment scam, Henry Ikeji, has described the accusations as a concerted attempt to ruin his…
No order from FG to halt crackdown on sachet alcohol, NAFDAC clarifies
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has dismissed reports claiming it was ordered by the federal government to halt enforcement against sachet alcohol. NAFDAC…
Lagos court sentences Chinese nationals to 46 years each for internet fraud
The federal high court in Lagos has sentenced two Chinese nationals — Huang Haoyu and An Hongxu — to 46 years imprisonment each over charges bordering on cybercrime and…
Seriake Dickson: INEC told us e-transmission of election results possible
Seriake Dickson, senator representing Bayelsa west, has implored Nigerians to ensure that their votes are counted during elections. In a statement on Tuesday, the former Bayelsa governor and member…
Arik Air Flight Diverts Safely To Benin After In-Flight Engine Anomaly – NSIB
An Arik Air Boeing 737-7GL aircraft, registration 5N-MJF, operating a scheduled domestic flight from Lagos to Port Harcourt, experienced an in-flight engine anomaly earlier on Wednesday but diverted safely…
BREAKING: FG orders NAFDAC to suspend sachet alcohol ban
The Federal Government has directed the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control to suspend all enforcement actions relating to the proposed ban on sachet alcohol and…
US deploys 200 troops to train Nigeria’s military
The United States will send 200 troops to Nigeria to train the country’s military, as the West African nation battles insurgents across swathes of its northern territory. According to…
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US Republican lawmakers seek terrorist designation for Fulani militias in new bill
Some Republican lawmakers in the United States house of representatives have introduced a bill seeking the possible designation of Fulani ethnic militias as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO) over…
DSS warns of another possible Kwara attack
The Department of State Service, Kwara State command, has issued a security alert to the Kwara State Police Command, warning of a possible attack on the Gbabe community in…
